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MERRITHEW™ has earned an international reputation for exceptional performance.
Our durable, versatile equipment is engineered for maximum safety. We continually innovate
and evolve, creating sleek, premium-quality equipment that is "The Professional's Choice™" worldwide.

As a Pilates Union Member you will receive 12.5% off your equipment purchase. To find out more,
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DVD - Essential Matwork

Matwork, the foundation of STOTT PILATES® exercise, builds knowledge and strength from the ground up. Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew works through an exercise repertoire that challenges strength and flexibility to create a strong and healthy body.

Layered with modifications suitable for instructors and fitness professionals as well as novice and advanced exercisers, this workout also illustrates the Five Basic Principles – the core elements of the STOTT PILATES method.

Personal Trainers and Group Instructors will find lots of detailed exercise content for their clients and themselves on this DVD. Additional pieces of equipment are used to improve core strength and heighten muscle awareness.

Key Benefits

Achieve and maintain core stability

Balance muscular strength and flexibility in the arms and legs and around the joints

A special message from the founders of MERRITHEW™ Lindsay & Moira Merrithew

The STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles for Professionals

Bonus workout – try the next level

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Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of MERRITHEW™, Lindsay G. Merrithew, has spent over two decades promoting the benefits of responsible exercise through their brands STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA™, Total Barre™, and CORE™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training™. Working closely with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, they ensure all programming is aligned with current scientific and biomechanical research.

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